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STAR IN YOUR OWN EPIC ADVENTURE EXPLORING ‘THE GREAT WALL’ WITH CHAPTERS EXPERIENCE HOLIDAYS
Gracing UK cinema screens this Friday, China’s most expensive movie ever made - the long-awaited Chinese-Hollywood epic ‘The Great Wall’, is set to enthrall viewers with an action packed mythological tale centred around the Great Wall of China during the Song Dynasty.
Based on the legend of the Taotie, the movie explores elements of China’s ancient culture and relationship with foreigners as played out by Matt Damon as a European Mercenary.
With the film set involving the building of three replica ‘Great Walls’, why not get your own epic experience of the real location on the Chapters Experience Holidays ‘Cities & Mountains of China’.
Exploring the many facets of Chinese culture and history, one of the highlights includes a half day visit to this magnificent World Heritage Site, uncovering the mysteries of the world’s longest wall and its construction which dates back to 220BC.
Other highlights on this 19 day journey include walking in the beautiful Huangshan Mountains; gazing at the 8000 strong Terracotta Warriors in Xian; a visit to the traditional ‘Water Town’ of Suzhou, known as the Venice of the East; the springs and temples of Hangzhou with allegedly the purest water in China; a stoll along the Bund in the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai; the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ming Tombs; Beijing’s main attractions - The Forbidden City, Temple to Heaven, The Great Hall of the People and Tian’anmen Square; and the opportunity to see ‘the real’ Taotie as portrayed on Chinese ritual bronze vessels.
Cities and Mountains of China 19-day holiday starts from £4,750/person including flights, accommodation, all meals, transfers, entrance fees, a tour leader and local guides. Departing 3 September 2017. Chapters Experience Holidays (01707 246666; chaptersholidays.co.uk).
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Company Background:
Chapters Experience Holidays is one of two new holiday brands from RWH Travel (formerly known as Ramblers Worldwide Holidays), the experts in guided walking adventures. With over 70 years of heritage, other brands within the group include the newly launched Ramblers Walking Holidays – a collection of dedicated small group guided walking holidays; Adagio – leisurely walking and cultural holidays at a gentle pace; Load Off Your Back – a self-guided UK walking programme and Cruise & Walk – cruise ship based walking holidays in association with Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines.
For its walking holidays the company is the proud holder of Which? Recommended Provider status – ie companies which are highly rated by Which? Members and reach the exacting standards of Which? Researchers.
Levels:
Each of the Chapters Experience Holidays has been categorised to help clients choose the right pace:
- Leisurely Activity Level: for clients who enjoy being outdoors, discovering the world at a relaxed pace such as short countryside strolls, sightseeing on foot or enjoying cities with art and culture.
- Energetic Activity Level: for clients who enjoy the great outdoors and want to explore the natural world by foot, wheels or water, enjoying great scenery and a range of different experiences. Clients need to be moderately fit and previous outdoor activity experience is preferable.
- Adventurous Activity Level: for clients who love travel and enjoy dynamic experiences, who like to push themselves to experience something completely new as the rewards make it worth the effort.
Special Interest
Symbols have been devised to help clients choose the holiday that will appeal to their interest. These include: Pioneer; Wildlife; Flora & Fauna; Bird Watching; Lifestyle, Culture & Natural History; Cooking; Rail Journeys; Sightseeing; Nordic Walking and Cycling.
Company Mission
The company’s mission is to generate funds for walking charities by the provision of outstanding outdoor activity holidays worldwide.
With its not-for-profit philosophy, the company contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports walking related and environmental projects in the UK. The company also funds Heart & Sole - an initiative managed by company staff, with the aim of reaching into the heart of the communities visited both in the UK and overseas.
Company Mission
The company’s mission is to generate funds for walking charities by the provision of outstanding outdoor activity holidays worldwide.
With its not-for-profit philosophy, the company contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports walking related and environmental projects in the UK. The company also funds Heart & Sole - an initiative managed by company staff, with the aim of reaching into the heart of the communities visited both in the UK and overseas.
RWH Travel also runs The Walking Partnership - an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK.
Ramblers Walking Holidays is the Walking Holiday Partner of the Ramblers, Britain’s walking charity which drove the recent Big Pathwatch project, and has been pioneering and championing walking and ‘rights of way’ for over 70 years across England, Scotland and Wales.
Customers travelling on all holidays operated by RWH Travel are fully protected via the company’s membership of ABTA and as holders of an ATOL licence. RWH Travel is also a member of AITO and ETOA
